Mold & Die Making

Why an assessment of the next gen of injection molding is needed? The global injection molding market was valued at USD 265.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2021 to 2028.

Xact Metal spoke to Plastics Engineering at NPE 2024 about how the company is transforming the metal additive manufacturing landscape by making it more accessible and affordable.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) emerges as a transformative technology with the potential to redefine design paradigms and manufacturing processes across various industries, especially when using metal materials.

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, the textile industry is embracing a transformative shift towards sustainability. This review delves into the burgeoning field of natural antimicrobial agents as a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical treatments, which have historically posed significant environmental hazards.

Digital technologies offer new opportunities for Polyurethane, not only from an environmental perspective but also in terms of improved properties and processing.

Family and multi-cavity tools are two different approaches, and the choice between them can significantly impact production, efficiency, cost, and flexibility.

The future of the plastics industry emerges as a focal point, in a world inundated with crisis reports and the relentless hustle of daily life. Hence, it’s crucial to take a step back and examine the industry through different lenses.

Sustainability has become an indispensable fifth dimension in design, essential from the very start of the process. Moreover, it stands unique in each project like a snowflake, highlighting its custom and distinct approach.

Dubai’s Museum of the Future stands as a beacon of innovation, showcasing revolutionary technologies and visionary concepts shaping our collective future.

Clamping force calculation is essential for injection molding projects to avoid expensive corrections later.

MHT wowed the PET-preform industry by cutting cycle time by three seconds in a 96-cavity mold conversion for Deltaplast. This remarkable feat, transitioning from Engel to Netstal after 6.5 million cycles, showcases MHT’s adaptability.

Glass stands as a high-performance material vital across multiple fields, notably in optics, chemistry, and medical technology industries. However, conventional glass processing faces constraints, particularly in designing very small structures. The new process developed by Glas­somer in Freiburg, Germany, makes it possible to process transparent quartz glass in the plastic injection molding machine.